Training needs of rural school council members |
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| Authors: | Colin R Boylan |
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| Institution: | 1. Charles Sturt University, Australia
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| Abstract: | School councils have operated successfully in non-government schools for many years. By contrast, the establishment of school
councils in the government school sector has had a much shorter history. In New South Wales, school council members are elected
representatives of the broader school community. This study focused on government schools in rural areas of southern New South
Wales and specifically examined the professional development and training needs of these school council members. The findings
indicated that school council members expressed concern about their inexperience as council members. Further, they identified
the following areas within which they should specifically seek professional development and training: i) identifying and analysing
the educational needs of the school and its community; ii) enhancing and facilitating better communication between the school
and its community; iii) assisting the principal to understand local community politics; and iv) promoting public education
within the local community. These priority training needs have relevance for policy makers and professional development leaders
at the systemic or departmental level. |
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